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XJ03 JOB

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,172 mi
Last recorded111,172 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ03 JOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,172 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 111,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 107,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,560 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,865 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 103,865 miles

Service brake excessively binding O/S FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation FRONT BRAKES (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 100,450 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 100,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,662 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,324 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,508 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,508 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 80,293 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet safety catch starting to seize

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,293 miles

bonnet safety catch starting to seize

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,487 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,540 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,558 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 53,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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XJ03 JOB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJ03 JOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJ03 JOB registered?

XJ03 JOB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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